Stearman (Boeing) Model 75 (aka PT13) Arkansas Air Museum - Fayetteville AR


    This memorable craft was the  Stearman (Boeing) Model 75 (aka PT13) It was used as a military trainer aircraft, of which 10,626 were built in the U.S. during the 30s and 40s. Widely known as the Stearman, Boeing Stearman or Kaydet, it served as a primary trainer for the USAAF, the USN and with the RCAF as the Kaydet of World War II.
    It is a conventional biplane of rugged construction with large, fixed tail-wheel and undercarriage, open cocpits for the student and instructor. The radial engine was uncowled, although some Stearman operators choose to cowl the engine, most notably the Red Baron Stearman Squadron.
                A favorite story for me is that the Navy version was painted a bright yellow to make them highly visible and was thus nicknamed “The Yellow Peril” by Pilot Instructors who had to take first time flyers up sometimes at the instructors great peril!

                When in Fayetteville the Arkansas Air Museum is a great stop for vintage aircraft lovers! 
Camera Settings: Canon XSI, f/11, 1/400s, ISO 400
Post Processing: Photomatrix Pro 5.1
Location" Arkansas Air Museum, Fayetteville AR

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